Hi Barn, this is regarding day trading.
Below is A– TO C–GAME ANALYSIS:
MENTAL GAME.
C-GAME: Distracted. Risk averse (hesitating). Forcing trades to overcome hesitance.
No patience. Negative self-talk. Self-doubt. Trading PnL.
B-GAME: Overthinking. Attention on wrong market. Losing focus. Missing obvious
trades. Looking at PnL. Reacting slower. Going against gut.
A-GAME: Very relaxed. Decisive. Patient. Confident. Trusting gut.
TACTICAL SKILL.
C-GAME: Keep chasing price. Keep fading directional moves. Cutting trades too soon
because I want to get paid. Didn't follow loss limit rules. Making impulsive trades
because I'm overreacting to one element. Scaling without planning for price going
against me.
B-GAME: Worse understanding of context, correlation or location. Scalping for a few
ticks, but no big trades. Not aware enough to sit out or pick my spots. Cutting
trades too soon and not giving it enough room. Too much attention to market depth.
No good read on volatility.
A-GAME: Clear understanding of context of the market as a whole. Clear
understanding of correlations with NA, ES and DOW. Clear understanding of location,
price levels, and where we are on the chart. Letting price come to me. Seeing
trapped traders.
Take a look at this list:
• Forcing mediocre trade setups
• Hesitating on entries
• Exiting trades too early
• Chasing the market price—up and down
• Moving a stop—too soon
• Moving your profit target—before it hits
• Talking yourself out of a good trade
Consider questions like:
What emotions come up before a losing trade?
Do you take unnecessary risks?
Do you neglect risk management strategies?
By identifying these triggers and tendencies, you can develop coping mechanisms and
improve your trading approach.
Hi Gemini, I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: I feel Distracted.
Risk averse (hesitating). Forcing trades to overcome hesitance. No patience.
Negative self-talk. Self-doubt. Trading by fixating on PnL.
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
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Mental Game
C-Game
Greedy, chasing, sizing too much.
Impatient, FOMO and adding while chasing.
Thinking too much of P&L, potential profits or wanting too much to recover previous
losses.
Being tensed, first a little in the chest then the belly and then feeling too much
heat in the head.
Freeze, not wanting to get out of a position, even when price action tells me to.
Getting stuck with the loser picks and not trading the good ones when opportunity
arises, very angry missing the good picks.
B-Game
A slight sense of urgency.
Getting frustrated when I am left out of good picks.
A bit tense and slightly stressed, or a bit too detached and not motivated.
Thinking a bit more about results, focused on RRR.
A bit tired and bored if trades go sideways.
A bit too excited when I see the trigger and jump in.
A-Game
Calm and focused
Alert but not stressed
Happy to trade but not overexcited
Clear mind, free from previous results
In the flow
Tactical Skill
C-Game
Failing to get profits at target and fail to add when it pulls back the price
action.
Keep adding and exiting at the lows.
Chasing and sizing up too much without a complete trigger
Failing to get out fast after trigger is invalidated.
Adding more, doubling down after a new trigger' instead of getting out at bounce
Slow to accept trade is over and overstay, or try repeatedly.
B-Game
Taking profits at targets but failing to get back in pullbacks
Entering too early, without completion of the trigger
Going full in when trigger starts to form
Slow to accept the trade did not work and exit a 1-2 bars too late
Might retry too soon, without clear trigger
A-Game
Taking profits at targets, reentering at pullbacks
Waiting for completion of the trigger
Scaling in progressively as trigger forms
Fast to enter with the right size
Let go easily and not chase
Quick to take profits or bail out if trade does not work, no hesitation.
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Can you give affirmations samples about ability to remain calm, objective, and
consistent in your trading approach.
Can you give affirmations samples about positive statements on ability to stay
focused on the process, manage emotions, and prioritize long-term goals.
Can you give affirmations samples and visualizations to strengthen resolve to
maintain a disciplined and objective approach, ultimately leading to consistent
progress and improved execution.
Can you give affirmations samples and visualizations about ability to stay
objective, trust your analysis, and execute plan with discipline, regardless of
emotions or past outcomes.
Can you give Mindfulness Meditation practices samples that help regulate emotions,
improve focus, and reduce stress response.
Can you give affirmations samples, Visualization, and mindful movement to
strengthen resolve to stay calm and focused, ultimately leading to a more relaxed
and successful trading experience.
Can you give affirmations samples and Visualization about ability to analyze, trust
your plan, and enter pullback setups with discipline.
Can you give affirmations samples and Visualization about ability to stay
objective, trust your analysis, and exit losing trades decisively.
Can you give affirmations samples and Visualization about your ability to stick to
your plan, analyze the market objectively, and avoid impulsive re-entries.
Can you give affirmations samples and Visualization that strengthen resolve to wait
for the right opportunities and avoid forcing trades, leading to a more disciplined
and potentially more profitable trading experience.
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Revenge trading: Making impulsive trades driven by anger and frustration after
losses, seeking to recoup what was lost. Consequences: Erodes emotional control,
disrupts trading discipline, and leads to poor decision-making.
Underlying issues: Anger, confidence problems, and unrealistic expectations of
winning.
Signs of overconfidence:
Outward expressions: arrogance, criticizing others, neglecting market signals.
Subtle expressions: excessive conviction, refusing profit targets, quick decisions,
justifying risk.
Emotional signs: unrealistic goals, perfectionism, not acknowledging success.
Unhealthy focus on P&L or drawdown: Obsessively checking account balance with
unproductive fixation.
Reduced motivation: Unwillingness to trade or search for opportunities, making
excuses.
Questioning strategy effectiveness: Doubting whether your strategy still works.
Difficulties finding and trusting new ideas: Lack of creativity and self-doubt
about potential trades.
Social comparisons and self-depreciation: Feeling embarrassed by others' success
and beating yourself up for perceived failures.
Desperation and system hopping: Frantic search for a quick fix, jumping from system
to system.
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Hi Gemini, and I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: "I am easily
swayed by emotions. I subconsciously seek comfort in procrastination. My limiting
beliefs hold me back.
And I prone to impulsive trades at the first hour of the day. And there is certain
market conditions that trigger emotional reactions like a large breakout candle
that I get FOMO."
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
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How can traders identify their specific cognitive biases and illusions?
Are there practical exercises or tools to help traders strengthen their mental game
and combat the illusion of control?
How can traders balance the need for control with the acceptance of inherent market
randomness?
Uncontrollable urge to make the absolute best return, chasing specific gains,
entering excessive trades, and overleveraging my account. Resulted to make
impulsive decisions, ignore risk management, and get emotionally attached to
positions.
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Hi Gemini, and I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: “I hold ambitious
aspirations regarding my income and achievements. I often visualize a future where
I enjoy a high income, a desirable lifestyle, and the opportunity to travel the
world while residing in the UAE."
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer: Trading serves as my primary income stream to support the
lifestyle I desire. However, it can be challenging and demanding. These thoughts
provide a convenient escape from the present struggle and the effort required
today, all in pursuit of long-term success. Essentially, I’m opting for short-term
comfort and ease.
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
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Hi Gemini, and I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: "I'm keeping a
losing position open because I'm optimistic it will recover."
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
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Hi Gemini, I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: I feel lazy to
check chart that leads to miss opportunities.
Hi Gemini, I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: I feel Distracted.
Risk averse (hesitating). Forcing trades to overcome hesitance. No patience.
Negative self-talk. Self-doubt. Trading by fixating on PnL.
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Hi Gemini, and I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: "I'm keeping a
losing position open because I'm optimistic it will recover."
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
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Hi Gemini, and I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: I obsessively
checking the account balance with unproductive fixation on unrealize gains, leads
to thinking on maximizing the trade with over size position.
And I prone to impulsive trades at the first hour of the day. And there is certain
market conditions that trigger emotional reactions like a large breakout candle
that I get FOMO."
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
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Hi Gemini, and I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: I feel
unstructured with my mental framework which lead to destraction on my trading goal
and missing opportunities.
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
Hi Gemini, and I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: I feel weak mental
strength and low will power leads to miss opportunities.
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
Hi Gemini, and I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: I force trades to
overcome hesitance that lead to mistake.
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
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Hi Gemini, I want to apply it in Day trading and I want you to answer the below
item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: I feel no faith in
my life, cannot find any inspiration, and no confidence in my self, laze to do
physical exercise, which lead to no action in trading.
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
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Refusing to Define a Loss: Fear of admitting mistakes prevents setting clear stop-
loss limits, leading to potentially larger losses.
Holding Onto Losing Trades: The hope of recovering losses can cloud judgment and
prevent exiting a bad trade in time.
Confirmation Bias: Clinging to pre-conceived notions about market direction,
ignoring contradictory evidence. This is essentially a power struggle with the
market, where the trader is "right" and the market is "wrong."
Focusing on Money, Not Market Behavior: Obsessing over the monetary value of a
trade distracts from analyzing market movements and potential.
Revenge Trading: Trading impulsively to recoup previous losses, fueled by emotions
rather than strategy.
Ignoring Market Shifts: Failing to adapt trading positions when the market clearly
changes direction.
Breaking Trading Rules: Disciplined rule-based trading is essential, and violating
personal guidelines leads to impulsive decisions.
Analysis Paralysis: Overthinking a trade opportunity leads to missed chances to
capitalize on market movements.
Ignoring Intuition: Underestimating or neglecting gut feelings that could be
valuable insights.
Success-Failure Cycle: Falling back into bad habits after periods of success,
often wiping out profits with a few risky trades.
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Hi Gemini, I want to apply the casino mentality in Day trading and I want you to
answer the below item 2, item 3, item 4, item 5:
1. Describe the problem in detail (unwanted Self-cycle). Answer: Holding Onto
Losing Trades: The hope of recovering losses can cloud judgment and prevent
exiting a bad trade in time.
2. Explain why it makes logical sense that you have this problem, or why you think,
feel, or react that way (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence, and discipline
issues). Answer?
3. Explain why the logic in step 2 is flawed (i feel Greed, Fear, Tilt, Confidence,
and discipline issues). Answer?
4. Come up with a correction like Injection Logic and strategic reminder to that
flawed logic (including Self-disciplined, being courageous, calm, impartial, Self-
compassion and gratitude). Answer?
5. Explain why that correction is correct. Answer?
